Admissions

Admission Requirements

How to Apply

Tuition and Fees

Payment Procedure

General Conditions

Admission Requirements

BASIC COURSE1. High School Diploma or its equivalent.2. Italian Language Proficiency.

ONE-YEAR / SEMESTER / ATELIER COURSES1. High School Diploma or its equivalent; College Degree or its equivalent.2. Sufficient language proficiency in either Italian, English or Spanish.3. If available, a portfolio of twelve artworks that best represent the student’s work style (attached to email).

MASTER COURSE1. Graduates of ACCADEMIA RIACI’s Basic / One-Year / Atelier courses; graduates of 4 year colleges in art or design or equivalent working or training experience in a specific field, and desire to further pursue their studies.2. Sufficient language proficiency in either English or Italian.3. A qualifying portfolio that best represents the student’s work style is required to be admitted.

General Information

LANGUAGE
All courses (except the Basic Course, in Italian only) are all taught in Italian with free English interpretation service (for other languages, please inquire). An intermediate level of language is sufficient to follow the lessons.

LIMITED ENROLLMENTAccademia Riaci’s course have limited enrollments, due to our policy of keeping class sizes small. Over the number foreseen, ACCADEMIA RIACI does not accept further enrollment.

Notice: the enrollment is not valid until all the required documents arrive to the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS, along with the confirmation of the payment of the course fees.

COURSE CANCELLATION
ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to cancel the courses prior to course commencement, as particular conditions for such necessities arise. In such cases, students who are already registered in a course that is canceled will be notified by telephone or email and should be asked whether they wish to transfer to another course or prefer a full refund.

Students (All Nationalities) – By 30 days prior to the course commencement date.

Application Process

1. Complete the ACCADEMIA RIACI application form and email it to the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.2. Mail the required original documents (*see next column) to the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.3. ACCADEMIA RIACI notifies the accepted students within 30 days of accepting the necessary application documents. If you are not accepted, ACCADEMIA RIACI will refund the Enrollment Fee and the Deposit Fee.4. Pay the tuition fee by at least 30 days before the course starts. After ACCADEMIA RIACI confirms your payment, a Certificate of Enrollment will be issued.
Note: when applying to ACCADEMIA RIACI, the applicant agrees and accepts the conditions stated in the GENERAL CONDITIONS. Those who cannot agree will be rejected, and the amount paid will not be refunded.

Required Documents

One-Year Course / Semester Course:

– ACCADEMIA RIACI Application Form Admissions 2018-2019.
– One passport photo (3 cm x 4 cm).
– A photocopy of your passport.
– A copy of High School diploma (or its equivalent), or college/university degree and higher ( documents must be written in English, Italian or Spanish).
If available:
– Two recommendation letters from the faculty, work supervisor, or any relevant personnel.
– Portfolio of twelve artwork (by email).
Please submit a portfolio description, listing each piece by number, size, medium and date completed.

・ 1 Lesson = 45 minutes.
・ I.S.(“Independent Study”): individual practice without instructor.
・ FACILITIES FEE and MATERIALS for artworks consumed individually by students are not included in the fees above.
・ Private lessons are 30% up to the course fee.

I.S.(Independent Study):
22 lessons / week
– Depending on the schedule, not all the I.S. can be put in the program

2 weeks

€ 300.00

€ 1,680.00

€ 1,980.00

4 weeks

€ 500.00

€ 3,360.00

€ 3,860.00

6 weeks

€ 500.00

€ 5,040.00

€ 5,540.00

8 weeks

€ 500.00

€ 6,720.00

€ 7,220.00

12 weeks

€ 500.00

€ 10,080.00

€ 10,580.00

・ 1 lesson : 45 mins
・ I.S.(Independent Study): classes on assignments without professor
・ Facilities fee are not included.
・ Private lessons are 30% up to the course fee.
・ Materials for artworks used or consumed individually by students are not included in the fees above.
・ Facilities fee are not included.

・includes: Italian language lessons, arrangement of lessons and supporting for entrance.
・the 6-month program includes Italian language lessons from 0 to 3 months.
・the 12-month program (or longer) includes Italian language lessons from 0 to 6 months.Please note: students can choose the duration according on their Italian language level.

Only after completion of Accademia Riaci’s Master Course or One-Year Course

1. “EU students” are citizens who hold a passport issued by a member state of the European Union. Students from United Kingdom and EFTA (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) are also considered “EU students”.

2. In addition to the enrollment fee and the tuition and enrollment fee, the FACILITIES FEE needs to be paid. The amount depends on the major and the course duration.

3. Materials for artworks used or consumed individually by students are not included in the fees above.

Preparatory course for bag making and shoe making [WITHOUT INTERPRETER]

5 days
Sep. 7-11, 2015
Jan. 11-15. 2016

€300

€300

3 hours / day × 5 days

*1 lesson : 45 mins
*I.S.(Independent Study): class on assignments without prof.
*It is possible to earn legitimate college credit.
*Private (1 student) and semi-private (2 students) is 30% up.
*Please inquire about prices for private lessons and special organized lessons.
*Materials for artworks used or consumed individually by students are not included in the fees above.
*Other durations are avaiable.

I.S.(Independent Study):
22 lessons / week
*Depending on the schedule, not all the I.S. (Independent Study) can be put in the schedule

Introduction to Arts:
8 lessons / 4 weeks

2 weeks

€300

€1,680

€1,980

4 weeks

€500

€3,360

€3,860

6 weeks

€500

€5,040

€5,540

8 weeks

€500

€6,720

€7,220

12 weeks
(There is no class in 1-31 Aug.)

€500

€10,080

€10,580

*1 lesson : 45 mins
*I.S.(Independent Study): class on assignments without prof.
*It is possible to earn legitimate college credit.
*Private (1 student) and semi-private (2 students) is 30% up.
*Ask for private lessons and special organize lesson.
*Materials for artworks used or consumed individually by students are not included in the fees above.
*Other durations are available.
*The last week finishes on 31 Jul with the same number of lessons as a whole week.

*1 lesson : 45 mins
*I.S.(Independent Study): class on assignments without prof.
*It is possible to earn legitimate college credit.
*Please inquire about prices for private lessons and special organized lessons.
*Materials for artworks used or consumed individually by students are not included in the fees above.
*The course schedule is here.

*EU students are students who have passport one of 25 official Countries of the European Union. Moreover Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are part of the "European Economic Space" (EES) and their citizens are considered just like the citizens of the European Union.

*In addition to the tuition and enrollment fee, you will need to pay facility fee, which depends on the course major and duration. →Facility fee list
* Materials for artworks used or consumed individually by students are not included in the fees above.

Payment Procedure

Fees must be paid exclusively by wire transfer, directly to the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
Please use the appropriate bank information.

Tuition Refund Policy

The Enrollment Fee and the Deposit Fee (20%) are NON-REFUNDABLE. A refund of the tuition will be made only in case the Office of Admissions receives an official withdrawal letter. The percentage of the reimbursed tuition is the following:
– 90 days prior to the beginning of the courses: 100%
– 60 days prior to the beginning of the courses: 50%
– 1 day prior to the beginning of the courses: 30%
– after the course has started: NO refund

Note: refunds for any change or cancellation of the courses will NOT be available, once a student has been legally admitted into Italy as a student at Accademia Riaci. The same conditions apply to students who have been issued with a Certificate of Enrollment.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. By registering for classes students agree to pay all applicable tuition and registration fees. Students are required to pay all tuition and fees before the course start date. Payments can be made exclusively by wire transfer to the bank account indicated by the Office of Admissions. ACCADEMIA RIACI will provide the student with a certificate of payment confirmation. The certificate of enrollment will be issued only after receiving the confirmation of the wire transfer by the Office of Admissions. ACCADEMIA RIACI may, at its sole discretion, exclude from any course and/or examinations any registered student who fails to pay the applicable Tuition Fee within the period stated above or any other period as may be agreed with ACCADEMIA RIACI. ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to claim back from any such student any reasonable expenses incurred in reliance upon his/her registration on the course.

2. The Enrollment Fee and the Deposit Fee paid to ACCADEMIA RIACI are NON-refundable unless ACCADEMIA RIACI decides not to grant the student a place on the relevant course. If cancellation occurs not less than 90 days prior to the start of the relevant course, ACCADEMIA RIACI shall refund 100% of the Tuition Fee (except for the Enrollment Fee and the Deposit), 50% of the Tuition Fee (except for the Enrollment Fee and the Deposit) will be refunded if cancellation occurs not less than 60 days prior to the start of the relevant course; 30% of the Tuition Fee (except for the Enrollment Fee and the Deposit) will be refunded if cancellation occurs one day before the class starts and no refund shall be made if cancellation occurs after the start of the relevant course. For students who do not hold an EU passport, there will be no refund after the certificate of enrollment has been issued to apply for an Italian VISA, unless the application is rejected due to reasons under Accademia Riaci’s responsibility.

3. The Tuition fee includes a Certificate of Attendance or a Diploma issued right after completion of the course.

4. ACCADEMIA RIACI will be responsible for preparing a laboratory and basic equipment for student use. However, expenses for any materials needed for each student’s course and projects shall be covered by the student.

5. Specific information such as the duration of the course shall be communicated to the student upon registration. Examinations must be taken at the end of the relevant course. No student shall be allowed to take the examinations after the end of the relevant course and ACCADEMIA RIACI shall not, in this case, issue any final certificate of attendance or the official diploma to the student.

6. Class attendance is MANDATORY. No student will be allowed to the final examinations unless he/she attends at least 80% of the lessons. No final certificate shall be issued unless the student maintains the required attendance record until the end of the course and achieves the required pass mark in the examinations. In case students do not attend lessons, there will be no refund of the Tuition Fee.

7. By enrolling in any course offered by ACCADEMIA RIACI, students agree to comply fully with the disciplinary rules of ACCADEMIA RIACI as this represents a condition of the agreement between students and ACCADEMIA RIACI. Compliance which the disciplinary rules shall involve a good attendance record, a rigorous respect of the schedule of lessons and a responsible attitude towards the staff of ACCADEMIA RIACI allows students to use any equipment within ACCADEMIA RIACI. Failure to adhere fully to these rules may result in disciplinary measures being taken against the offending student (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may involve the expulsion of the student from the relevant course). To the fullest extent permitted by Italian law, ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to claim damages in relation to any loss caused by the student.

8. Courses are organized according to the schedules, dates, and programs established by the teachers appointed by ACCADEMIA RIACI, which reserves the right, at any time, to amend any aspect of the course as may be necessary.

9. The examination papers, together with any material produced by the students during classes shall be deemed to be the property of ACCADEMIA RIACI. Students hereby assign all copyrights arising in any material produced by the students to ACCADEMIA RIACI and in particular allow ACCADEMIA RIACI to exhibit, reproduce and/or publish such material.

10. Changing a Course (the subject or the course start date) is possible within the following conditions, only if the new course begins within 365 days from the initial start date:
a) 90 to 30 days before the course start date:
Academic Courses*: Enrollment Fee of the registered course
Courses other than Academic Courses: 20% of the Tuition Fee and the Enrollment Fee of the registered course
Package Courses: 20% of the registered course fees

b) Within 30 days before the course start date:
Academic Courses*: Enrollment fee of the registered course and 50% of its Tuition
Courses other than Academic Courses*: 50% of the Tuition Fee and the Enrollment fee of the registered course
Package Courses: 50% of the registered course fese

There is NO REFUND of the fees already paid. Students can allocate the fees already paid, deducting the course change fee, to the payment for the new courses.

11. ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to cancel the course prior to the beginning of the courses if less than a quorum to start a course is present. Students who are registered in a course that is canceled will be notified, and the Enrollment Fee and the Tuition Fee will be a full refund.

12. Any personal property, if brought to the school, will not be the ACCADEMIA RIACI’s responsibility if damaged, lost, or stolen.

13. Students who damage or vandalize school property will be responsible for its repair and/or replacement.

14. ACCADEMIA RIACI is closed on Italian public holidays, and school holidays, such as spring break, fall break, summer holidays, Christmas holidays and Easter holidays.

15. No variation to this agreement shall be valid unless agreed in writing between the parties.

16. For programs held in Florence campuses, the agreement between ACCADEMIA RIACI and students shall be subject to the Italian law and the parties hereby agree that the Italian courts in Florence shall have sole jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of this agreement.